The PM acknowledged that the government takes office at a moment of "comprehensive uncertainty", spanning economic, social, political, and geopolitical factors which directly impacts national competitiveness.
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on May 20 clarified the cabinet’s decision to shift the budget originally allocated for the digital wallet cash handout programme in phase 3 to fund a new 157 billion THB (4.75 billion USD) economic stimulus plan.
The initiative involves direct procurement from farmers through four key channels, namely purchase with intent to distribute domestically, corporate social responsibility initiatives, purchase for consumption in organisations, and procurement by government agencies like the Department of Corrections.
With 2025 designated as Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year, the Thai government is working to attract more visitors by promoting diverse travel experiences and supporting private sector initiatives.
Thailand is strengthening security measures for tourists to restore confidence among Chinese visitors, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged after concerns were raised about the safety of travellers following the kidnapping of a Chinese actor.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has summarised the performance of her administration during its first 90 days in office, while announcing major policies to be emphasised next year, under the campaign “2025 Empowering Thais: A Real Possibility.”
Thailand's House of Representatives will convene on August 16 to elect a new prime minister after the dismissal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavis by the Constitutional Court, the Thai Parliament said in a statement on 14.
